The School of Marine Engineering
A dynamic school, offering high quality study programmes based on advanced technology as well as craftwork.
Study programmes:
An engineer programme towards international qualifications and matriculation, metal technology, forging. Also matriculation examination with a specialisation in engine technology with grade 1 qualification (VV I) as engineer officer.
The qualifications are cumulative as the study progresses. The study programme is a combination of practical training in metal technology, engine theory, refrigeration technique, electro technics and related theoretical courses. The students are trained in using machinery and technical equipment in specialised workshops and engine simulators. Engineer officers and Chief engineer officers work on ships, in power plants and elsewhere where an extensive knowledge of machinery and technical equipment is required. After completing the School of marine engineering and accredited training programme, students are qualified for positions all over the world on vessels of all sizes and types; fishing vessels, cargo ships as well as large passenger ships.
From regulation no. 535/2008: A student who has completed the School of marine engineering, and fulfils requirements, acquires certification as:
a. Chief engineer officer on vessels 750 kW propulsion power and less, after one month of seagoing service (Certificate: Engineer officerIII (VS III)).
b. Engineer officer on vessels under 3000 kW propulsion power and Second engineer officer on vessels 1500 kW propulsion power and less, after one month of seagoing service (Certificate: Engineer officerII, (VS II)).
c. Chief engineer officer on vessels 1500 kW propulsion power and less and Engineer officer on all vessels, after nine months of seagoing service (Certificate: Engineer officer I (VS I).
d. Second engineer officer on all vessels (no limitation on propulsion power) and Chief engineer officer on vessels less than 3000 kW propulsion power, after 12 months of seagoing service (Certificate: (VF II)).
e. Chief engineer officer on all vessels (no limitation on propulsion power), after 24 months of seagoing service as Second engineer officer on a vessel with unlimited propulsion power (Certificate: (VF I)).
In order to receive a work certificate according to paragraph d. and e. the Engineer officer must also have completed one of the following:
- accredited training programme in a workshop on land or on board a ship where the training is registered in a training journal,
- a journeyman's examination in a certified metal trade.
From the National Curriculum Guide for upper secondary schools – Marine engineering studies – 2008: In order to be mustered to work on board a ship, students have to complete basic courses in safety, according to legislative provisions on mustering seamen no. 43/1987. Students in marine engineering shall have the opportunity to attend a course in basic safety, albeit only once during their study.
Students have to meet the provisions of regulation no.175/2008 on sight, hearing and other health requirements.
Egill Guðmundsson
Principal of the School of Marine Engineering
E-mail: egud@tskoli.is
Tel.: 514 9501, mobile: 822 2354